I lived in Minneapolis in 2017~2019 so my info might be a bit out-of-date.
The Hub Bike Cooperative (https://www.thehubbikecoop.org/) is a worker Co-op, but outsiders engage with it like a traditional client/customer in a bike shop. Their south location has a DIY space, they do have used parts, but it's somewhat limited compared to a full-on Community Bike Shop.
Cycles for Change is a Community Bike Shop with two locations, one in Minneapolis and one in St-Paul. Unfortunately Google Maps shows them as Permanently Closed and their website is down. When I tried to go volunteer there (in ~2018) I was told they didn't need more volunteers, and to wait until the next recruitment season.
For community-engaged volunteering and recycling, I found a better venue was FreeGeek Twin Cities. Computers are totally different than bicycles, but the issues with disposable goods and equity of access exist there as well.
Jean-François
Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've been in the CBW world, but I was looking for any shops around in Minneapolis. I have a friend looking to participate/ purchase recycles bikes for his kids in the mpls st paul area. Hope y'all are well!
-Sarah (with the h) from the former FMCBW
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